"Jerusalem and Babylon original home and diaspora, will become two competing national narratives. This shift will also echo the evolution of the Hebrew deity — the god of the land - and the god of within.
So illuminating to consider the ancient connection between territory and deity. This seems ever present today, beneath the more superficial but still necessary needs for land, home, and security. Is the antagonism between Muslims and Jews fundamentally: “my god v. your god owns the land”?
Enjoyed the sibling collaboration. Dense read. I agree with Peter. The restraint makes for a strong voice, a place for us as readers to draw our own conclusions.
"Jerusalem and Babylon original home and diaspora, will become two competing national narratives. This shift will also echo the evolution of the Hebrew deity — the god of the land - and the god of within.
So illuminating to consider the ancient connection between territory and deity. This seems ever present today, beneath the more superficial but still necessary needs for land, home, and security. Is the antagonism between Muslims and Jews fundamentally: “my god v. your god owns the land”?
Enjoyed the sibling collaboration. Dense read. I agree with Peter. The restraint makes for a strong voice, a place for us as readers to draw our own conclusions.